Labor Glossary
Browse 4 labor terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.
4 Labor Terms
- Clock In
- To officially begin recorded work time, traditionally through a time clock and now often through digital systems. In tech culture the phrase sometimes...
- Gig Economy
- A labor model built around short-term contracts, freelance work, or platform-mediated tasks rather than traditional long-term employment. In technology culture...
- Great Resignation
- The period of elevated job quitting and career reevaluation that became a major workplace topic in the early 2020s. In culture discussions, the phrase is tied...
- Unpaid Internship
- An internship role that offers experience or exposure without pay, often criticized for favoring people who can afford to work without compensation. In tech,...
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